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title: "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council"
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buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f44fa513-bd07-4673-b195-a7342ad1508d

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, focused on the Home to School Transport requirements within the special-purpose road passenger-transport services industry. Classified under CPV code 60130000, this initiative is set in England, United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 22nd September 2025. The contract begins on 23rd September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 15th September 2025. Managed under a Dynamic Purchasing System, this procurement utilised a method classified as "Other" aimed at fostering competition among qualified suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process supports their participation, with no preference given to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Ideal for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, this contract was awarded to SMF Travel and Stamford Cars UK Ltd, both SMEs, indicating a conducive environment for similar businesses to flourish. The multi-year contract can provide stable business growth for companies capable of delivering specialised transport services. Engaging in such procurement processes enables companies to expand their public sector portfolio and establish their presence in the educational transport sector.

## Notice

Tameside Council have carried out a number of mini competitions for their Home to School requirements via the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Routes awarded and contract values below: SEN 724 - PS67,260 SEN 726 - PSPS84,075

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e50481-060a-4b66-9b9c-ee7f25f70141 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,335 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SMF TRAVEL; STAMFORD CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e50481-060a-4b66-9b9c-ee7f25f70141

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e50481-060a-4b66-9b9c-ee7f25f70141
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tameside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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